Private & Corporate Tours
Combining the history of a walking tour with the fun of a bar tour, our highly bespoke private walking tours are for anyone looking to “team build”, “grow internal culture” and “raise morale”. Or just to have a great time with your mates.
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Do Something Different
Perfect for corporate groups, birthday celebrations and any other group activity!
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Highly Bespoke
Tailor a tour to your exact needs, including timings, bars, food and inclusions.
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Fair Pricing
Pay on a per-person basis. The more you have, the cheaper it is per person.
Explore Melbourne’s History Your Way
Drinking History Tours is one of the best ways to explore some of Melbourne’s best bars and hidden gems, and learn a bit about the city’s vibrant history along the way.
Customise your tour to suit your tastes, with options to learn more about history, visit secret bars, or just experience a bit of everything Melbourne.
Then get your group together and our talented tour guides will take care of the rest! As your local guide, they’ll plan the perfect tour for your group.
Over the course of a few hours, you’ll enjoy some of Melbourne’s best bars and discover the city’s history with your friends or coworkers.
From Federation Square to the Old Treasury, our Melbourne private tours take you throughout the city, helping you explore Melbourne the way it was supposed to be enjoyed: surrounded by good people and a drink in your hand.
Experienced Tour Guides
You’ll be taken around the city by a local tour guide with years of experience.
They know incredible amounts about the city’s history, as well as where to find the best drinks in Melbourne.
Expect the unexpected as our local guides take you down hidden laneways and to historic locations, telling fascinating stories as you go.
More Fun Than A Walking Tour, Classier Than a Bar Tour
Ever wondered why Melbourne has streets and parks dedicated to Batman? What about the secret rivers running beneath its towing skyscrapers? These are just some of the things you’ll learn about on a private tour of the city!
Book Private Melbourne Tours Online
Simply contact me below and I’ll be in touch shortly. Before you send a message, have a quick think about:
- How long do you want the tour to last?
- Number of people?
- What’s your priority? History, laneways, or bars? Or a bit of everything?
- What’s your budget?
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Great tour and super tour gude Bridgette was a super fantastic tour guide.. we loved this tour which was super informative and everything promised in the itinerary. Thanks for a great tourread moreread less
JenJenRubes10/11/24 - Great fun, highly recommend Did this tour with Bridgette on Saturday 2 November. Her knowledge and zest for history made this tour so much fun.
Would highly recommend- was a wonderful day out with friends and being a tourist in my home town.read moreread less Ski48304/11/24 - An interesting tour of laneways, artwork bars, history and people. This tour company gives you what you pay for folks 👌👌 We were running a little late for the start but when we arrived, our tour guide Bridgette and the rest of the people in the tour were very understanding and we set off. Bridgette was very informative on all facets of the tour and kept us informed. The 3 bars that we visited in the tour were all different and very, very interesting. The times we all had a drink, we all got to know each other and from the time we were together, we found some really interesting and nice people to chat with whom we would love to bump into, at other opportunities and times.read moreread less V6088UTjohnw02/11/24
- An entertaining and informative exploration of Melbourne's facsinating laneway history. Terrific walking tour of the tiny laneways and hidden bars of Melbourne's CBD. Our guide, Tom, is a passionate student of history and conveys it in a very entertaining and informative way. One could explore Melbourne's historical landmarks for months but this is a great way to get the abridged version over a few hours. Plus the 3 funky bars we got to check out were places we would have never found without this tour. Thoroughly recommended.read moreread less FNQFoodie01/11/24
- Australian “Scotch is excellent. Vast knowledge of the history of booze and its affect on the early days of the city. Great way to see this history of the city. It was three hours of very interesting. Booze was pretty good also. Did not like last bar that requested tips on drinks. Nowhere else in Australia or New Zealand asked for tips. Will not be going back to that place.read moreread less 328charleym31/10/24
- Exercise and bars - winner This is a great tour the tour guides are top notch. Fab way to experience Melbourne in 3 hours and learn stories and history. Nice to walk around while enjoying 3 bars.read moreread less Debbie C20/10/24
- Bar Hopping Brigette did a fabulous job walking us around and regaling us with lots of snippets of Melbourne's past with alcohol and imbibing. She took us to three great bars and we enjoyed some new cocktails.
We are wondering what tour to do next!read moreread less suzies120/10/24 - Best birthday present idea Lenny was the best tour for our tour. My friend and I did this together and we learned so much and really enjoyed all the fun facts. We have both done a few tours now and Lenny was by far the best one we have had as he also took the time to get to know all the people on the tour as well. 10/10 recommended and would love to do another tour with him!read moreread less Monique S20/10/24
- Hidden Bars and laneway legends revealed. Brigette led our group of 15 (we were a family group of four adults) on the ‘Hidden Bars and Laneway Legends’ tour with lots of energy and great knowledge. We learnt lots about our own city and its alcohol inspired past. Bars were varied, drinks were tasty. A great experience. Highly recommend.read moreread less Nicoff420/10/24
- Learnt so much about Melbourne Bridget was excellent- we learnt so much about the history of Melbourne.
Bridget was so very informative and has an extensive knowledge of historical events.
She was warm , welcoming and friendly.read moreread less 383marissac16/10/24
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private tour cost?
The cost of private tours vary depending on the number of people, length and inclusions. If you’re planning on taking a tour with coworkers or friends, it’s best if you get in touch with our team. We’ll guide you through your options and provide you with a custom quote for the tour.
How long do private tours run for?
Our regular tours usually last anywhere from 2-4 hours, however, our private tours can be longer or shorter depending on what you’re after. Just let us know what you’re looking for before you book and we can tailor the tour accordingly.
Is there much walking involved?
This is a walking tour, so there will be walking involved. Generally, there’s only 10 minutes or so of walking between stops. Of course, if you’d rather do less walking (or more!) just let us know and we can plan accordingly.
Do private walking tours include food and drinks?
Private tours are fully customisable. We can add drinks, remove drinks, add food, remove food – the choice is yours. The old caveat is we don’t recommend sit down, more substantial meals as part of your tour. Food really means quick, easily shared platters like charcuterie, chips, etc.
Do you run private tours to areas around Melbourne as well?
Unfortunately, if you’re looking for a private tour guide to take you on a Great Ocean Road Tour or Phillip Island to see some spectacular coastal scenery, or on a brewery tour or winery tour in the Yarra Valley, you’re out of luck.
We specialise in tours of Melbourne, delivering an awesome experience if you’re looking to tour the CBD. If you’re looking for a day trip tour of areas around Melbourne, we recommend jumping over to TripAdvisor.